Discus Fish - UK Discus

Update

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:40:37 +0000

Hi All,

Yiphee!!! I am now the proud owner of 6 discus, 2 Tiger Turks, 2 Fine Snakeskin and 2 Red Scarlets.

We collected them on Friday and was a nervous wreck getting them all the way home from Morecambe (Jakes Discus).

They have settled in well, eating and swimming happily. Can't take my eyes off of them they are so gorgeous.

Many thanks to Jake, great guy, so helpful and very informative to me being a beginner.

Will post photos on later............

Christine

Reverse Osmosis

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:14:07 +0000

I purchased a GE Merlin RO about 8 months ago it is the 720 gallon a day, I couldn't get anything near 720 gallons even with a pump, and it was also wasting 3 to 4 to one, so to fill my 220 litre water butt it would take 3 hours and it would waste minimum 660 litres or 1000 litres just to get 220 product RO water,

Everyone was saying to me you should not have got a Merlin, But I had, Tim of Corban Discus said I should have got one like his, a 1200 gallon a day, I went to see Tim last weekend, and had a good nose at the RO He has, so I bit the bullet and ordered one from Corban Discus, within a week Tim drove a 200 mile round trip and delivered it to me, we set it up and Tim showed me how to set the flow, I was amazed that it only produces a maximum of 20% waste so it will pay for itself within a year on water bill, I can fill up my R/O butt 220 litres now within the hour at a TDS of 3.

A MASSIVE THANKS TO TIM (CORBAN DISCUS SHEFFIELD)

Clive

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Photos Of My Discus

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:57:58 +0000

Hi all hope this works ......

1ST is Finbar and Fergus. My first tentative introduction to Discus from an L.F.S.

2ND is Morgan mainly -side profile with Merlin face on. Both are Stendker and the 2 I brought home next.

More to come !

Thanks for looking.

Jules xx

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Question ?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:05:25 +0000

HI ALL,

IS IT RIGHT TO USE OTHER PEOPLES SHOW DISCUS PHOTO'S FROM THE UKDC SHOW 2011 TO ADVERTISE THEIR BUSINESS, WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION ?

REGARDS

Clive

Chat Night

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:25:23 +0000

Hello all I will be on chat in like 5 mins. I'm in the bath on my iPhone and it won't let me in chat on it. Talk soon!

Alex

Lets Wreck It !

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:00:25 +0000

I was fed up so the fish house just had to have it !
I thought the garden was looking too tidy as well !!!
Doris not a happy woman oops. lol

That was last weekend I have now done the new insulation and got the reboarding done just in the process of treating all the wood.

Help With Eheim Ecco 2234

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:05:50 +0000

Hi all, just bought a second hand ecco 2234 to go with my classic 2213, the ecco I have just bought is the earlier model with the three white media baskets inside, my query is, when assembling the filter ready to use, after filling all the baskets and putting them into the filter does anything sit on top of the baskets to make a seal of any kind or do you just put the top on and fasten it up, I know the newer model has the blue ring filter that's sits inbetween the baskets and the lid. But all the research I've done doesn't really show.
Thanks
Stu

High Nitrite?

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:29:39 +0000

Hi all,

After testing my tank results are P.H. 7.6, Amonia 0, Nitrite 5, Nitrate 0.

Bit concerned about Nitrite result anyone know how I would reduce this naturally??

Bare bottom tank with 4 large pieces of bogwood. 8 Juli Corys and 17 cardinals. External filter with spray bar, 2 airstones.

Doing 30% water changes weekly.

Hope someone can help.

How Did He Get In The Sump ?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:32:01 +0000

Just noticed a Plec in the sump, I have no idea how he got there lol, I have checked all the pipework out of the tanks and they all look too small for him, I can't catch him, Oh well he is keeping it nice and clean

Clive

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1St East Mediterranean Discus Competition In Athens

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:10:11 +0000

From Friday 05/10/2012 to Sunday 07/10/2012, during the festival "Pets in Action" will take place, in a specially designed space, the 1st East Mediterranean Discus Competition in Athens.

Within the pages of our website you will find all necessary information for your participation in this unique event as a competitor but also as a guest.

We look forward to seeing you all there!
http://www.bestofdiscus.gr

Happy Birthday Sandy

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:44:02 +0000

hope you have a great day!!1

Alex and sue
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Help Please

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:02:37 +0000

HI Guys

Can anyone help me to identify these discus. thank you very much
I m a newbie

thank you
chris

Happy Birthday Dougall

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:44:58 +0000

Happy birthday dude, i hope you have a nice day!!!

Alex and sue!!!

Newbie Questions - Discus

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:30:11 +0000

Hi guys.

Am looking to get some discus after i have finished converting my shed.
I had various tropical fish that only require about a 30% water change weekly with two fluval 405s for filtration.

Am planing on getting 6 small discus, around the 3inch size, as i find it rewarding watching them grow up

They will be going into a 330liter tank, that is 4 foot and 24" High. Whats eveyones views on the amount of discus against the size of my tank?

Also one other question i have, what do you look for when buying young discus? Any traits people go on when buying young uns?
Most of the aqaurium shops i have been to in aberdeen dont have great variaty of discus. Does anyone know of a quality place to go to? That doesnt offer your run of the mill fish?

When i had and bred angelfish i would wait months to look and find the perfect ones so will do the same in this case.

Any advice would be great.
Thanks!!!!

Eheim Quick Gravel Vac - Mini Review

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:02:15 +0000

Hi

I bought one on these about a month ago and have using it everyday since.

Its a gravel cleaner, but i have a couple babe bottom tanks so i use it to whip up the poo and any uneaten food.

I do a water change every 2-3 days and still do. Nothing will ever replace the good old water changes, but this handy little tool sure helps to keep my tanks clean in-between.

I feed beefheart twice a day and there`s always some little bits the fish don`t eat that i don`t want sitting on the bottom until next water change. So tens mins after each feed i whip out the handy vac which sucks up everything off the bottom.

Although i do syphon anything still left on the floor before during a water change, i still use this tool after a change as the water change brings out anything i missed.

Its quite big and your tank must be at least a foot deep for this to work properly. Its fully submersible.
It sucks up the crap and water, then lets the water back out and keeps the crap via a mesh filter, which i then take off and clean in the sink.

I think it takes x2 maybe x4 AA batteries which it comes with and i havnt had to replace yet.

I paid 43.99 for it off the net.

Here`s a quick vid i made although its hard holding a camera and using the vac : )
You can also see my new Penangs if u look at my other vids

Oh and very big thank you to Tim teedubya for his advice and help. Cheers Tim, the fish are fine, as you said, i was worrying about nothing they were just settling in : )

Whats Your Thoughts On This Picture?

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:27:48 +0000

Hi all i came accross this picture on facebook and i was just wondering your take on it?

It was from a breeders farm and they decided to not cull it and see if it continued to stay alive.

If it were your fish would you have culled it? Or like the breeder continued to keep it?

I would be interested in your views.

Alex

My Tank.

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:50:16 +0000

So at long last this is photos of my tank, hope it has worked??

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Photos

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:52:44 +0000

Hi All,

Trying to put some photos of my tank on here but won't let me??

Can anyone let me know what I'm doing wrong?? I have even left an e-mail with admin a few weeks ago to let them know but no-one has got back to me.

Cheers.

Whats Your View On...........

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:21:43 +0000

hello all, whats your view on scott parker being made england captain?

And who would you have picked?

I know i would have gone for stevie Gerrard!!!

Alex

The Aquarium Gazette Issue 25 Feb/march

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:26:31 +0000

Had the Aquarium Gazette come through the door today and this was in it

Clive

Fishkeeping Quiz

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:17:19 +0000

part 2

also if you do google searches then your just cheating yourself!!!

alex

Fishkeeping Quiz

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:04:37 +0000

Hello all, as a little fun i thought i would make a little quiz up.

Have a go at it and then i will post the answers so you can see how you did.

Alex

The 2012 Ukdc Discus Show - Are You Going To Be There?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:18:11 +0000

Hello all, October is fast approaching with as little as 8 months to go!

i was just wondering if you, just like me, cannot wait until the show!!!!

For those who dont know, its going to be held on the 27th and 28th of october at sandy bay leisure resort near weston super mare.

Its free to attend and if you would like to enter your fish into the show that also can be arranged.
There is still on-site accomodation for the event available and if you would like more details then please ask!!!

The event is a must see for anyone who love discus as hundreds will be on display and for sale too!

And trust me when i say there are bargains to be made, there are bargains!!!

There is loads to do and see over the whole weekend so please dont be fooled in thinking that theres not alot to do!!!

I myself have made friends for life at the show, and i am sure others will agree.

So please come on down, and you never know i may even buy you a beer!!

check out these posts for pictures on last years show!
http://www.forum.ukdiscus.co.uk/topic/19579-uk-discus-show-2011-with-photos/
http://www.forum.ukdiscus.co.uk/topic/19768-show-video/

hope to see you in person really soon!

Alex

More Discus From Francis

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:22:58 +0000

Hi all, went to see francis again today, picked up 3 of his lovely red turq leopards, 2 CB pigeons and a red alenquer, settling in nicely, vid to follow.

I so wish i hadnt sold the other 3, what a plonker

Whats Your Thoughts On This?

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:41:42 +0000

Hi all there is a post on practical fishkeeping on how not to keep tropical fish. And here is the video in which they say represents that statement:

Whats your view on it?

Alex

Any Ideaswhat This Is?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:21:36 +0000

Hi All,

Have any of you got any ideas what this stuff is on my airline? I can clean it off and it is back next day. There is none anywhere else in the tank what so ever. I was wondering if it could be the type of airline I am using although i am using it in other tanks with no problems.

Hiall, Just A Quick Question

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:29:25 +0000

This weekend someone offered me silly money for my 2 CB pigeons and my red turq/leopard so i sold them.

now 3 of my other 5 arent feeding enough, they seem dis-interested with the beefheart, do i need to add more discus quickly?

2 of them havent changed much at all.

Have they gone off things due to removing the 3 more dominant fish??

thanks

To Uv Or Not To Uv, That Is The Question?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:21 +0000

Hi All,

Setting up a 240l tank, looking at various filters, torn between Aqua One 1050 or one similar but with UV built in?

Does anyone know a good site that sells large pieces of mopani or bogwood??

Christine

Update From Tigs 247

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:18:26 +0000

Hi All,

Thats it definately Discus now!!! Tank bought and in place. 240l, 42" x 18" x 22". Aqua One Euro Style 100. Hubby on 2nd vodka after building the base!! Lol. Going bare bottom, with external filter. Looking for ideas i.e. Mopani Wood and real plants? What kind of plants would be best to grow on the wood? Would I just go on to e bay for this?? Water in our area is hard, could I add to the external filter (aqua one Aquis 1050) to help soften the water?

Many Thanks looking forward to answers.

New Fish

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:49:38 +0000

Hi all.
I haven't posted for a while on here so can I just wish everyone a belated happy new year!!

for the last 6 months I have had 2 stendker blue turks in my 350l tank. In the last week i purchased 5 8 wk old discus of mixed colours to make my total 7 and to give my 2 original fellas some tankmates. I thought that this would bring them out of their shells a little but it seems to have had the opposite effect. my 2 originals now just seem to hang at the back of the tank whilst the 5 youngsters happily swim around at the front. is this because the older fish are getting used to the new arrivals or could it be a disease that has been introduced??

i did not treat them with anything when i put the new ones but I have since dosed the tank with seramed tremazol at the appropriate dosage as a precaution.

your thoughts are appreciated guys and gals
thanks
paul

Introducing A New Brand Of Beefheart To Your Fish

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:47:55 +0000

Hi everyone. I got my delivery of CE Essentials beefheart pro today, it looks ok, smells ok, not too garlicy, thaws well, doesnt break up too much in the water during feeding.

Now baring in mind my fish only ever fed on chens beefheart, which they ate until they couldnt eat any-more, i then tried another brand which i binned, very strong smell of garlic, the fish just spat it out. The CE Essentials BH went down moderately well but then they started spitting it out, before the fish were full up. They then grazed along the bottom picking at bits and spitting it out again.

Are they just thinking "this isnt my brand"? should i keep persisting with the CE E. BH, will they grow to like it as much as chens BH?

As i said, it looks-feels-smells just like chens beefheart so not sure why they are being so fussy.

Any tips or a bit of re-assurance would be really appreciated.

Cheers

Spider Face Ruby

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:14:45 +0000

A FEW PICS OF MY NEW FISH FROM CHENS

WELL CHUFFED WITH THEM

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Ro Filters

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:49:16 +0000

Looked at this filter what do you guys think is it any good?
http://collinswaterproducts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=111&products_id=149

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St. Booth - the best way of getting the correct water mixture?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:43:49 +0000

Hi, another newbie here. Just in the process of setting up a 420ltr Discus tank. Been thinking about the best way of getting he correct water mixture as Lincolnshire water is not good. Very interested in the ro/hma route but am unable to pm anyone because of newbie status. Would love to speak with someone.
Steve

Look Around

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:52:19 +0000

Look out for something hidden. Not come out very good but look closely.

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Can I Ask Some Tech. Questions Please?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:32 +0000

Hi all, hope all are well?

Has anyone ever mixed gelatine with their beefheart? to hold it together whilst feeding? My chens BH makes a right mess, especially when the dominant discus are full, they take bites and spit it out, i used gelatine in the beefheart the last time i had discus, it didnt seem to do any harm. Just wondered what your thoughts where?

Also, my plants are starting to get furry, is this algae do you think? i shouldnt really have algae as i run a 55w UV on the tank.

Also, im having to clean the inside of my glass every 2-3 days, is this normal?

Many thanks

Eheim Quick Vac

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:50:02 +0000

Hi

any body used one of these? http://www.eheim.com/products/detail/Quick-Vac-pro

i don`t have gravel, my tanks are bare bottom, but i was thinking i could use this to clean up the mess on the bottom when i don`t have time for water change. I usually water change every couple of days, i could use this daily, they cost 45 quid.

My Discus Are A Load Of Hoody Yobs

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:01:21 +0000

Woke up this morning to find bits of plants and leaves and stems floating around in the tank, looks like they`ve been on the rampage all night, little buggers.

A General Disscusion

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:34:59 +0000

hello all i was thinking, does a wild fish that has been caught and then put into a home aquarium then be considered not a wild fish but then a domesticated fish with wild parentaged?

What is your thoughts on this?

Al

Has Anyone Ever Encountered This?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:01:02 +0000

hello all, in my tank at the moment i have these tiny 1cm little worm type things floating around in the water. they dissapear when doing large 24 hour almost 200% water change. but then when i feed beefheart they come back again.

the just float around in the tank and 'wriggle' its not plannaria as what i have is a little larger than that. the water is direct from my r.o unit and not from a storage container. any ideas anyone??

they look and i know it sound rude. but they look just like 1cm sperm...... and i have not been swimming naked in my tank in a long time!

alex

Juwel Trigon 190 Lighting

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:00 +0000

Hi I’m after some information regarding lighting for my Trigon 190
For the past 7 years I have always used T8 Arcadia Original Tropical for the front and Arcadia Fresh Water for the back, I found this to be the best combination.
For the last 7 years I have always wished it was brighter, I do change the tubes regularly (once a year).
I did try using Fresh Water for the front and back but the Discus looked pale, so I stuck with the original combination.
I’ve finally decided to upgrade to T5, which combination works best using Juwel tubes; it has to be Juwel as I’m getting a cracking deal.
My options are Day and Nature or Day and Colour.
My main objectives are nice and bright and show off my Discus, I don’t have any plants.
I’ve read the Nature tube is a bit yellow and the Colour tube is better for showing the colours in the fish.
As anyone used the above combinations.
Regards Assad

Cooked Mussels ?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:17:31 +0000

Hi all, just wondered how you all felt about feeding cooked chopped mussels? do you? how often?

Or do you occasionaly feed anything else exotic? thanks

What Cory And Shoaling Fish For Discus Tank?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:11:12 +0000

Hi All,
I know this is will lead to a load of different, subjective views, but just wondering what Cory is the prettiest that would suit a Discus tank?
Also, what shoaling fish look best in discus tanks?
Look forward to hearing your views,
LoB

About Time I Put Some Up To Date Pics On :)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:52:44 +0000

Hi Guys and Gals,
I thought it was about time I put some up to date pics up of my 350 since the big strip down and replant and Caitlins little fish we bought at the show.
Its all growing in nicely now...still a little way to go there is usually more in the back corner but I have just done a spot of pruning

Its Gonna Be A Happy Weekend

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:15:56 +0000

Hi all and Happy new Year

Im picking up my first group of discus from Chens Discus this coming Saturday, its been such a long wait and a real test of patience, the tank is nigh on perfect now. I got my ph down to a solid 7 by removing the gravel and using inert white sand all-over instead and removed the carbon from my filters.

Roll on Saturday, wahooo.!

Is This A Good Microscope To Use?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:25:48 +0000

hi all i am looking for an easy to use yet adequete microspoe thqat will allow me do do most to all of the things i need to do with microscoping for fish.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&cp=9&gs_id=v&xhr=t&q=microscope&safe=off&gs_upl=&um=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=561&wrapid=tlif132614334358010&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8645504259535952456&sa=X&ei=oVcLT7CcKsLn8QP6xenaDA&ved=0CH8Q8wIwAA#

alex

Need Lots Of Help For An Excellent Course!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:38:04 +0000

Hi guys and gals
I'm going to be doing a sky dive for cancer research Wales and wondered if any of you kind people would like to sponsor me. I have a just giving account setup ready here's the link
http://www.justgiving.com/Lee-Fehners.
Thanks very much
Lee.

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My Discus

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:23:12 +0000

hi all new hew as you prob now having a few problems at the moment with a bacterial bloom and carnt seem to shift it any ideas also here are some pics for you photo lovers

Help

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:19:16 +0000

hi one of my fish is pooing white and i know nothing new there because it happens to most fish,but this time ive treated with wormer and interpet no 9 with no results so know im worried i may lose the fish any suggestions what i could try next and where i could get other medication to try thanks jon....

Ro Re-Constitute / Additives.

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:08 +0000

Hi Fella's,
Just a question about RO mixes / re-constitutes etc. I'm currently using Magic Mix Discus Regular from Dorset Discus but I fancy a change.
I've been using it for years with no problems but recently been getting huge overnight ph drops, not sure if it's anything to do with the RO mix but as I've made no other changes (food, fish, maitenance regime etc) in my tank for years I just wanted to see if a diferent product would stabalise my water better.
70g tank with 6 Discus and 2 rams, playsand substrate, plastic plants and a bit of bog wood.

Anyone got any good recommenations for RO re-constitutes / additives.

Cheers
Fred.

Happy New Year Everyone

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:06:53 +0000

We both would like to wish everyone a happy new year.

Hope it is a better one for you all.

Best wishes

Tony and Di

New Tank Mates

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:15:39 +0000

I got 2 of these electric blue rams a couple of weeks ago.After having a read up about them they have only been around from about 2008, with some people breeding them succsesfully proving they are not dyed which i dispise. They have been in with the discus for a couple of days now with no problems so hoping all goes well.I also read that they need the same water quality and temp as discus so im well chuffed.

Merry Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:16:20 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I just thought I would wish you all a merry Christmas and a very happy new year now just in case I dont make it back on here before the big day.
Hope you have all been good boys and girls and santa brings you everything you wished for.

Sarah

Upload

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:22 +0000

havnt been on for a while or updated pics so here are a couple of pics

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300L Cube

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:36:34 +0000

Hey Everyone, i am looking to upgrade my tank 130L to 300L cube
i currently have 3 discus in the tank

how many discus do you think i could in there ?
it will not be planted
but will have pleco with them

the measures for the tank are
H-80cm
W-50cm
L- 68cm

thats just the glass

Dave

Identification.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:22:18 +0000

Hi all,

Can someone please confirm the type of discus this is?
I've have been told it's a Red Turq, but being only 6 or so months new to Discus I'm still not up on it all.
Brought from my LFS(not your average chain shop) for about £50 he/she is approx 3"1/2".

In the pic he has only been in the tank for 10 or so minutes,so the stress bars are still visable, 10mins after that his colours and marking just got brighter and more defined!
I'm looking to stock in the new year with the same type as I think it will be more effective.

Cheers,

Matt

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Finished!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:20:26 +0000

(I joined the forum a few weeks ago, just as I was about to take delivery of a new tank, I was going to try and keep updating but I got carried away and havn't slept for a while!)

I say finished, I don't think I'll ever finish it, as I'm tweaking it every so often.
So here is a run down of what going on in here from the bottom up:

Sump: Mix of floss,sponges,alfegrog and a section filtering through some ehiem peat pellet stuff.
powered by an eheim 1260, 300 watt heater.

Tetra complete Substrate (about 23ish kilos!)
Silver sand or play sand (another 40+ kilos)
Plant wise there is a mix of real and fakes,the two either side of the tank covering the pipe work and leads, that is all they are doing at the moment and will be removed once I have a bit more growth on the real ones.

There are a mix of crypts small and large,
Vallis and giant vallis
Caboma
Java
Wisteria
Some anubias in there some where I was hoping to get it to grow up and around the bogwood to replace the plants but not sure it likes the water conidtions.
And theres a few other's but can't remember at the moment
Oh Amazon Frogbit floating around the top

Some bogwood in there....somewhere.

Inhabitants:
9 Discus at the moment

( 8 originals moved from the 240 I had,1 new one I brought from my LFS, I really liked him/her and more importantly so did the misses: "because he came up to her in the shop" ,I will add a pic of him as well, he settled in within a few hours and now follows me round the room or hangs about at the right of the tank,next to my chair.)

40 Neon tetra
20 Harliquins
8 Black Widow tetras
4 serpae tetras
2 Kribs
3 Clown loaches
1 Bristle nose
Mix of 8 or so corys

Tank:
Seabray
Approx 450 litres (I think 60" x 20" x 27"),
300watt heater in here too. temp is at 29.4*C

Lighting: 2 x 54 watt Nature lights, thats it. ( I may put one more in, but I quite like the fact there are some dark areas for them to retreat to.

Sorry for long post

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Facebook Users?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:00:20 +0000

There is a UK Discus keepers group on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/266944823325956/#!/groups/266944823325956/

Featuring the likes of Mick, Sarah, Tim and many other well known names / faces.
Feel welcome to join and share photos, discuss our beloved circular shaped friends and catch up with UKDC buddies.
Just click the Join button and someone will accept the request:-)

Its Finally Finished!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:36:04 +0000

here are a few final pictures of how it all looks will do a detailed anaylisis tommorow of whats what.

i did want a burnt orange finsih which would have been slightly more redy orange but it was £196 plus VAT and the orange colur that i went for was £52 including delivery and VAT.

the overall effect is still the same a mix of old wood with a modern acrylic finsish.

i love it as its a unique designerish finish to my and and hopefully its a one of a kind and no copy cats out there lol!!!

alex

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Moved Mature Filter And Fish Stock To New Tank

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:20:37 +0000

Hi all, moved it all over from my other mature tank last night.

pH 6.8
GH 8
KH 3
NO2 0.0
NO3 0.0

short video

Some Pictures Using My New Camera

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:01:00 +0000

heres a few pictures that i took with my new camera that dougall gave to me so i was just playing around with it.

alex

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Piwowarski Red Turqs

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:55:39 +0000

Hi all

A few pic's of my Piwowarski Red Turqs in display tank just waiting for new piece of bog wood to soak in hottub lol

Clive

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How To Add Friends And View Profiles ?

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:11:48 +0000

Hi everyone i am now a full member but can't seem to open all areas help needed please

Gutted!

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:34:12 +0000

Hi all

Got home from work yesterday to find 40 young Discus dead in bottom of Tank. As I was fishing them out wondering what the hell had gone wrong I felt a tingling sensation through my fingers. Too cut a long story short a small crack had appeared in my heater in the tank allowing a small amount of electricity to leak into the tank. Not enough to trip a 30ma rcd but enough to zap the poor little Discus. The only ones that are still alive are the smaller fish. I will be fitting a more sensitive RCD or RCBO and hope this never happens again!!!

Regards

A Gutted Discus lover

Tony

Breeders

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:40:29 +0000

Was just wondering if anyone knows of any round Scarborough as really cant afford to travel too far have been looking at getting paired off or just starting breeding pairs

Any Advice For Getting A Condutivity Meter - Which Is Best?

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:39:07 +0000

as the title says...

which conductivity meter is ther best and what do i need to know about them?

alex

Some Pictures Of My Un-Fisnished Tank Set Up At Home

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:26:21 +0000

here are some picture of my new set up thsat i am still trying to finish atm

alex

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Trademark Aquatics

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:46:16 +0000

I would just like to say how helpfull Mark has been from the RO stand at the show, He drove 55 miles to my house last night with a pump, but had to take it back and adjust the motor then brought it back again tonight and fitted it for me, BRILLIANT THANK YOU also now he has done that the TDS had dropped

Clive

Why Is My Eheim Cansiter Leaking?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:43:55 +0000

Having managed to rebuild and eventually prime the 2026, I find that it is now SERIOUSLY leaking at the interface between the Head and the Canister.

It is definitely not at the hose connections (as there is no leakage duing fill-up after starting priming.)

I have fitted new (from Ehem) basket seals and yet the water is exiting quickly (to the point that I have to disconnect the hoses to stop floor flooding).

This was never a problem previously. Any ideas please?

If I cannot fix it , will the Juwel 240 filter have enough capability on it's own without the Eheim once I re-stock with 4 youngish Discus?

They All Gone!

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:44:13 +0000

Hi guys,

The last of the Angels have flown the nest today all 200 went in one go!!! Diane has about a dozen left in her tank that she is going to keep.

Who's a happy chappie now? lol

Regards

Tony.

Discus From The Show!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:12:28 +0000

Hi
just two pics of the discus i purchaced from this years show. I bought them off Jake Wiley, they are still a bit shy but starting to settle.
Thanks for looking
Lee

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Oldest Fish

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:42:19 +0000

Seeing a photo on facebook with someone describing a four year old fish as old has got me wondering...what is the oldest discus everyone has had?? what is the real lifespan of a discus to the average hobbiest??

Sarah

Best Way To Buffer Without Hardening

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:25:22 +0000

Hello all i have a planted 150ltr tank with a couple of bits of bogwood in with a black gravel that has no alkilinity (tap water ph7)and i am worried about getting a ph crash. It happened to me years ago with a community tank and i was advised to put some coral sand in the tank to buffer it.Seing that discus cant stand hardness im worried that if i do this again with discus they wont like it so would be glad to hear the ways you guys go about it without increasing hardness.Thanks Gordon.

Problem "priming " My Eheim 2026 Professional.

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:08:53 +0000

I have just cleaned my Eheim 2026 Eheim and have re-filled it (with some original and some new filter media.

When I last used it , there was no problem.

Now, I cannot get it to "prime". I do not seem to be able to create enough pressure when I depress the top plunger. It seems very tight to depress and return and I cannot see what they mean re using vaseline to loosen up (although I have tried this on the O.D.)

I have checked that the baskets align (although I may be missing one seal). Is that likely to be the problem?

If not, does Eheim have a UK service centre who I can call for advice.?

Thanks for any advice.

Well Gone And Done It Now!

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:03:39 +0000

Getting 12 Discus on Monday!

Swollen Stomach

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:33:05 +0000

i have a 17month old Red/White and for the last 3 months his stomic has swollen up. It looks like he`s had a bit too much to eat. He eats o.k. and looks fine. I wonder, is it Dropsy. Any advice welcome or treatments please.

Discus Fish 101 - 1

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:46:33 +0000

What do you think?

What is your experience?

Wow , Over 3 Years !

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:10:42 +0000

Well hello everyone ... have logged in today first time after mid 2008 ! Very surprised to see what I used to type and say back then .. did I know so much ??

Spoke to Francis from Chens Discus a couple of days ago who is a good friend , he insisted I come and check the forum. So here I am

Been busy with business etc , life has been like a fast track train in the last few years.. I hope all is well with everyone.

Will be good to hear from whoever remembers me

Cheers

Waqar

Male Aggression

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:09:36 +0000

have three discus in a tank out the moment two appeared to have paired , however he seems to have turned on them both , leaving marks on one of them they are all about 3.5" -4" in size would you seperate the marked one and hope he resumes a pairing with the other or just leave them to sort it out . Or perhaps get a couple more to mix it up

Otto In Tank

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:17 +0000

I have otto in my main tank are they ok with discus

Black Spots On Discus

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:50:28 +0000

hi all ,
i have just noticed that a few of my discus have black spots around there face
even my two new ones i got recently really worried now

why does it happen ?
how do i stop it ?

thanks
Dave

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Endlers And Discus

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:13:49 +0000

Any opinions? I have had them with my discus for a few days and all seems to be working and they have no probs with the temp. I have heard jack wattley talk of them as good tankmates even though they are not biotopically correct. What do you think?

Aquatics Live 2011 Olympia

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:13:55 +0000

hey everyone hope everyone is well .
just seeing who is going to the event

Books

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:43:09 +0000

So i'm on the hunt for some good Discus books, but i don't know which one's are worth buying, so which one's to look for?

Cheers,
Sam

Alder Cones

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:38:05 +0000

Was just wondering if anyone collects there own cones rather than buying them, there are plenty of Alders out there but jus tas many people selling them any thoughts

Tank Mates

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:26:11 +0000

Hi

Can anyone tell me what algae eaters can live happily with discus

Thanks

Is This Enough Water Changes?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:28:04 +0000

hi all i have a new 900l system that has been running for the past 3 weeks or so. i have my r.o hooked up so it is continuously putting r.o into it.

i am getting some fish and i want to get them to show size for nex*t years show!!!

It roughly puts in 400 - 500l per day.

now is this enough? Bearing in mind its not the conventional way of doing a water change i.e take 50% and replace it.

Should i be doing more?

i was planning on maybe getting a 220l water butt hooked up with a seperate r.o kit and then heating this and pumping that in.

Would that then be enough water changes per day? as in theory it would be around 620 - 720l of the total water going in per day.

any and all help appreciated - as always

Alex

Polish Discus Show Warsaw

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:10:14 +0000

Hi All

A few pics of Polish show,

I would like to say a massive thank you to Mr Mick Mimms for inviting me to go with him, it was a brilliant weekend, also to the Polish Discus Club who were all so friendly. and to all the other people that I met.

Clive

Pet Shop Licence

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:31:31 +0000

I spent all day panicking yesterday, cleaning the fish room and wandering am I going to be granted my pet shop licence today, well the council have just been and yes, they have granted it, she also said the fishroom is cleaner than some of the restaurants they inspect, tried to find out which ones but she wouldnt tell me.

Im over the moon, going to TK Max now to get some stuff for the Polish Discus show this weekend, can't wait to see the show fish on friday, I will take some pics (if I'm allowed) so all can see when I get back.

Clive

Beefheart Mix

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:32:36 +0000

Hi all.
I decided to take the plunge and have a go at making my own beefheart mix.

the recipe i used was as follows
1kg lean beefheart
1kg lean beef liver
spinach leaves
4 garlic capsules
4 multivitamin tablets dissolved in water
3 omega fish oil capsules

this lot made 5 large bags of mix that i have frozen and have fed one rectangular piece into my tank and my discus love it. the good thing with it is that my other fish are ignoring it to a certain extent and leaving it for my discus to eat. the other fish tend to hoover up afterwards and take all the tiny floating pieces.

hopefully this will work out cheaper than buying ready made food etc. just over 2kg of food for �8 isnt bad in my opinion.

My Dream Tank Is.....

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:22:50 +0000

hello all, we have all thought it over and over and very few have achieved it. but if money where no object what would your dream tank be?

so im talking about

size, equipment, stocking.

so lets here it people what is your dream tank?

Alex

Carbon In My Water Store

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:41:05 +0000

Hi all,
I've noticed a build up of what I can only say is carbon (black granules) in the bottom of my water store, Q is there a problem with my HMA unit or RO-DI unit ????? I've had my HMA filters out and I'm unable to see anything amiss, this has me puzzled pls help.

Regards
Ben.

New Tank

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:49:42 +0000

hi guys, well the big move is iminent! the six foot tank is going, and i'm down sizing. the house were going to has the garage built into it. and the lounge backs onto the garage! so, all filtration is going out there. two reasons, a, because its a wooden floor in the longe, and b, i'm havining sump tanks. it will be so much easier to look after. got the sump tanks, just need 'the' tank!! anyone know of a reasonably priced maker? spoken to a couple but need more to get a better idea of prices. its going to be four or five foot, depending on the price. can anyone help?? thanks guys.

Re-Mineralising

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:19:07 +0000

Hi all.
this is a follow on from my hardness thread.

My mix of 80-20% ro/tap water is giving me a pH of around 6.5-6.6 but this is fluctuating a little. I am asking what you guys use to re-mineralise your ro water (if anything). I don't like using tap water really because of phosphate content and am contemplating using either kent r/o right or the brightwell aquatics discus code mix and just using pure RO water in my tank.

what are your thoughts if any guys?

Fluval E Series Heaters

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:45:37 +0000

Hi all

Anyone got a fluval e series heater? I`m thinking of getting one, but i`ve seen some people say they have trouble reaching high temps like 30 which is what i will want.

Thanks

Does Anyone Know A Discus Breeder Is Stafforshire

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:17:04 +0000

does anyoneknow a discus breeder in staffordshire as i need some discus but all the shops are really expensive if anyone knows a discus breeder could you please email me keeyjay@hotmail.co.uk thx

Discus Books Opinions

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:56:22 +0000

Hi everyone,
Just thought i'd gauge peoples opinions on some of the Discus books available to see whether they are worth buying or not, reason is i've bought two in the last week, one in my opinion is pretty damn good and the other is pretty poor fare to be honest.

The one that was pretty good and very helpfull and informative is Chris Ingham's book Discus World which i managed to get on ebay for the bargain price of �25. A fantastic book and the best i have read so far on the subject. It retails at �40 which is pretty good considering the content.

The other Discusbook01 by Heiko Bleher was the same as above �25 but really poor in my opinion, reasons being.. Discusbook01 isnt a book as such... its a magazine. Discusbook01 is about Discus Fish? or is it, in fact it isnt really, its more of a tour of the amazonian fishes. In fact apart from a couple of pages here and there it is page number 77 before Discus Fish really gets discussed, and even then there are as many pages of advertisments etc.. Discusbook01 is 112 pages long and to me was a complete and utter waste of money.

Opinions please guys and girls on any you have purchased.. Thanks
Derek

My Fish Room

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:58:31 +0000

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Hi All

A few pics of my fish room, it's almost finished just need to get 2x 3ft tanks for 2nd stage fry rearing, any comments would be appriciated good or bad, or how I could improve it

Clive

Tank Mates

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:01:40 +0000

Hi all,

I am currently setting up a 350 ltr planted Discus tank, the tank, heating, filtration and plants have all been up and running for around 7 weeks. I have been slowly introducing dither fish over the last 5 weeks, so far I have:

12 x Rummynose Tetras
12 x Black Neon Tetras
6 x Red Eye Tetras
5 x Sterbai Corys
5 x Panda Corys
6 x Otocinclus

I am looking to put a few more tank mates in to mature the tank before introducing the Discus. I am considering Hatchet Fish, 2 pairs of Rams or some Apistogrammas. Any advice or ideas as to which of these would be best suited or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Flow Through Divider ?

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:11:26 +0000

Hi all,

I have a spare 50 gal tank and would like to place a removable flow through divider so I can use it for holding 2 pairs / grow on tank,
but what I'd like to know is what is the best way to condition the pairs so they can share the same water if this is at all possible.

Regards

Ben.